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Fifty questions gets 2 million viewers

(Romereports.com) Tough questions like, was Jesus married? who were the Apostles? and what is the Holy Grail? are being answered online by a group of historians and theologians. It’s a forum where history and theology professors from the University of Navarra, in Spain, can respond to some of the more controversial questions regarding the life of [...]

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Vincent writes a letter to his younger self?

If you could write a letter to your 16 year old self, what would you say and what advice would you give? South Africa’s beloved Archbishop Desmond Tutu picked up his pen and took a trip down memory lane. See Street Service News. It got me thinking… what  would Vincent, Louise, Elisabeth, Frederic, etc. have written [...]

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Join the Pope for Christmas

(Romereports.com) Christmas at the Vatican means the pope will celebrate Midnight Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica. He will also give the Urbi et Orbi blessing on December 25. These two events can be followed from all over the world. They will be broadcast via the internet on the Vatican news website at news.va, as well as the website of Vatican Radio. It’s [...]

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Praying the Rosary in the context of creation

Sr. Carol De Angelo, SC, offers a way of praying the Rosary from the perspective of caring for the gifts of creation. Caring for Ourselves, Each Other and All God’s Creation: Praying the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary: A nnunciation – as we pray this mystery (and decade of the Rosary) we remember the good news announced [...]

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The spirit of Advent Past

Over the years the famvin complex of sites has posted many resources related to Advent. Vinformation – Reflections on the Advent Letters of the Superior General Advent 2010 Advent 2009 Advent 2008 Advent reflections rooted in the Sunday readings and from a VIncentian perspective. Advent 01, Year A Advent 02, Year A Advent 03, Year [...]

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Experiencing the solidarity of Daughters in times of crisis

Sr. Denise LaRock DCoffers a powerful reflection ” Precious Life and the ‘Triduum’ of the Daughters of Charity” that ties together the personal tragedy experienced by her niece’s emergency C-Section of twins, Mary and the Daughters of Charity and their worldwide support. “On November 20th, my sister went into labor with her twins and she was [...]

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Sisters of Charity invite you to discover the future

The Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth Convent Station have produced a DVD Discover Your Future. “Come and meet some of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth. Find out why they came to the Sisters of Charity and discover where their passions lie.” Related FAMVIN Posts:Sisters of Charity of Nazareth – new way of being religiousWalking [...]

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Charity begins at home: but what is charity, where is home?

Fr. Christopher Jamison connect the dots in a reflection presented at CAFOD (Catholic Overseas Development Agency UK) that leads to rediscovering forgotten truths about a banking industry. Independent Catholic News provides the full text of Fr Christopher Jamison’s lecture Here are some teasers that might intrigue you enough to read the entire presentation Charity begins [...]

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Sisters of Charity (NY) Advent reflections

Sr. Regina Bechtle, SC begins the Sisters of Charity of New York series of reflections on Advent. “The season of Advent challenges us: “Don’t let the bad news get you down, don’t let it cloud your vision. Keep looking around, keep staying awake (Mark). The signs of the reign of God are all around you.  [...]

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“Can you see me?” – Vincentian reflection on Advent

Picking up a theme from the 2011 Advent Letter to the Vincentian Family by Fr. Gregory Gay, VinFormation presents a very brief video reflection on “Can you see me?   In addition visit earlier presentation rooted in Fr. Gregory Gay’s Advent letters… Advent 2010 (Click on the navigational arrows) Advent 2009   Related FAMVIN Posts:Advent [...]

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